Soffit lights, only problem is soffit is concrete

[MFS Electrical]

So was round giving a quote to install soffit lights on a house today no problem some nice IP rated downlights will do I thought, went round to see the job and to give a price and noticed the soffit is in fact made of concrete anyone got any ideas of a fitting to use that won’t look daft? Saw some surface mounted downlights but can’t seem to find any decent IP rated ones that don’t cost a fortune maybe something like these?
Astro KOS Surface Mounted Downlight IP65 in Black - https://cometlighting.co.uk/by-room/living-room/wall-lights/astro-kos-surface-mounted-downlight-ip65-in-black.html
But I was really hoping for something that had a lower profile And price point

 

[westward10]

Sure it isn't asbestos.

 

[MFS Electrical]

Sure it isn't asbestos.

I think it’s most likely concrete it projects from the house and is bedded into the brickwork with mortar it looks like a couple of long paving slabs have been attached to the house but you’ve got me thinking now might need a quick run up a ladder to double check

 

[westward10]

Get it checked out first.

 

[Octopus]

walk away is probably the best idea......

 

[MFS Electrical]

Get it checked out first.

So in the meantime assuming it’s concrete and not asbestos (which I will get checked, cause f**k that with the risks and fines involved) any ideas?

 

[Octopus]

So if its concrete, how exactly do you plan to fit the lights?

 

[MFS Electrical]

So if its concrete, how exactly do you plan to fit the lights?

Screws and rawlplugs? That’s why I’m after surface mounted downlights...

 

[ruston]

I for one have never seen a concrete soffit. But I have seen an estate full of asbestos ones.

 

[westward10]

I guarantee it is asbestos containing material.

 

[telectrix]

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[mattg4321]

Another one here who thinks it's probably asbestos.

Be interested to know though. I've never heard of concrete soffits

 

[AJshep]

Sounds like Asbestos cement board to me may only contain 5% asbestos but still 5% too much.

 

[buzzlightyear]

lol, I was thinking of some body cutting concrete like the Hatton gardens job. ho well.

 

[Wilko]

If the house was built before 2000 it's best to assume any cement board contains the dreaded, until proven otherwise. Just my opinion .